NFL Player News
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Parker Washington WR | JAC
Jaguars' Parker Washington: Could be busy in Thomas' absence
Washington could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Texans, as Brian Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out.
The Jaguars will be without both Thomas and Travis Hunter (knee), with the latter on injured reserve. Washington has drawn at least nine targets three times this season, including each of the past two games. He and Dyami Brown, who cleared concussion protocol Friday, are set to lead Jacksonville's receiving corps along with Tuesday's trade acquisition Jakobi Meyers.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Packers' Brandon McManus: Set to kick in Week 10
Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia announced Friday that McManus (right quadriceps) will serve as the Packers' placekicker Monday against the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. "He's getting healthier, and he's had a pretty good week kicking the ball," Bisaccia said.
McManus logged a full practice Thursday for the first time since he tweaked his right quad during Week 6 prep, which initially led to back-to-back absences. He then was able to kick Weeks 8 and 9, but the results (4-for-7 FGAs, 4-for-4 PATs) were mixed during those contests. Even before suffering the injury, McManus was 7-for-9 on field-goal attempts and 11-for-12 on extra points, so his reliability still is in question. Having said that, he'll get the nod over Lucas Havrisik for a third straight game Monday.
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Theo Jackson SAF | MIN
Vikings' Theo Jackson: Questionable for Sunday
Jackson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Jackson was placed in concussion protocol following Sunday's Week 9 victory over the Lions. The 27-year-old logged a limited practice Thursday and full practice Friday looking for a chance to suit up for Sunday's game. If he is unable to play, another defensive back will have to take over the slot corner role. With Jeff Okudah (concussion) out, Tavierre Thomas, Jay Ward and Dwight McGlothern are all potential candidates for the role.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Ruled out for Sunday
Fairbairn (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Fairbairn, who wasn't able to practice this week, thus will target a potential return to action Sunday, Nov. 16 against the Titans. In Fairbairn's absence this weekend, Matthew Wright is on track to be elevated from the practice squad to kick this weekend.
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Nick Chubb RB | HOU
Texans' Nick Chubb: Ready for Week 10
Chubb (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.
After sitting out Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury, Chubb progressed to limited Thursday and full to wrap up Week 10 prep, paving the way for him to continue to be a part of the Texans backfield this weekend. He's ceded more snaps to fellow RB Woody Marks in three games since Houston's Week 6 bye, but Chubb still has earned 36 touches (for 114 total yards and no TDs) to Marks' 38 touches (for 173 total yards and one TD) during that stretch. Expect the near-even split of reps between them to be maintained Sunday.
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Hunter Long TE | JAC
Jaguars' Hunter Long: Won't face Texans
Long (hip/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
The Jaguars will be without both Long and Brenton Strange (quadriceps), who is still on IR. Johnny Mundt likely will get most of the snaps, with Quintin Morris on hand in a depth role. Jacksonville may elevate one or both of Jordan Akins and Patrick Herbert from the practice squad as well.
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Brian Thomas Jr. WR | JAC
Jaguars' Brian Thomas: Ruled out for Sunday
Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans after not practicing this week.
With Thomas out, newcomer Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington and Dyami Brown are in line to lead the Jaguars' Week 10 WR corps, with Tim Patrick and Austin Trammell available to mix in. Thomas' next chance to see game action will occur Sunday, Nov. 16 against the Chargers.
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Dyami Brown WR | JAC
Jaguars' Dyami Brown: Cleared to return for Week 10
Brown (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Brown has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will be available for the Jaguars, who will be playing without Brian Thomas (ankle). Thomas' absence could open up more opportunities for Brown and Parker Washington, especially if trade acquisition Jakobi Meyers isn't quite up to speed yet.
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Jeff Okudah CB | MIN
Vikings' Jeff Okudah: Out with concussion
Okudah (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Okudah sat out Week 9 due to a concussion he suffered in Week 8 against the Chargers, and he will miss a second straight week with the injury. The Vikings defense will once again be short a depth piece without the 26-year-old cornerback present to back up starters Isaiah Rodgers and Byron Murphy.
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Jalen Redmond DL | MIN
Vikings' Jalen Redmond: Cleared for Week 10
Redmond (shin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Redmond logged 58 defensive snaps with three total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Vikings' victory against the Lions this past Sunday. While it is unclear when he suffered the shin injury, it appears to be resolved as he is clear of an injury designation and ready to play Sunday. The starting nose tackle will look to have another strong performance this Sunday against a rejuvenated Ravens team.